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Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Food Technology) From LPU, Jalandhar

Jalandhar, PunjabPrivate UniversityEstd 2005NAAC Grade A++ 5.0

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Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Food Technology)

first year fees: ₹2,40,000

2 YearsFull Time

Years	year 1		year 2
Total Year Wise fees	₹2.40 Lakhs		₹2.40 Lakhs
Semester	1	2	3	4
Tuition fees	₹120000	₹120000	₹120000	₹120000

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Events	Dates
LPUNEST Result	May 30, 2024
LPUNEST Exam	May 06, 2024 - May 28, 2024
LPUNEST Registration Timeline	May 01, 2024 - May 25, 2024

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LPU Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Food Technology) Ranking

LPU Engineering ranking by Collegedunia.com is 52 out of 394 in India in 2023. LPU Engineering ranking by NIRF is 50 out of 200 in India in 2023 and it was ranked 51 out of 300 in India in 2022. LPU Engineering ranking by IIRF is 65 out of 166 in India in 2023 and it was ranked 65 out of 173 in India in 2022

Collegedunia Ranking

#52 out of 394 in India 2023

#4th in Punjab

NIRF Ranking

#50 out of 200 in India 2023

#4th in Punjab

IIRF Ranking

#65 out of 166 in Top Private Colleges in India 2023

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Course Details

LPU M.Tech (Food technology) admissions are currently ongoing.The university takes an entrance test, named LPUNEST for its M.Tech admission as well as getting a scholarship. The last date to apply for the LPUNEST is July 15, 2021. Candidates can take the test from home and will be monitored through AI tools and invigilators. LPUNEST 2022 will be held from June 6 - July 20. The result is declared within 24 hours after submitting the exam. Minimum 60% marks in total in B.A or B.Tech with the specialization of Food Science and Technology/ Food Engineering or Dairy Technology/ Agricultural and Food Engineering/ Biotechnology is required. M.Sc pass in the above mentioned specialisations can also appear in LPUNEST.

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Table of Content

LPU M.Tech Food Technology Key Highlights
LPU M.Tech Food Technology Course Fee
LPU M.Tech Food Technology Eligibility Criteria
LPU M.Tech Food Technology Admission Criteria
LPU M.Tech Food Technology Course Details
LPU M.Tech Food Technology Syllabus
LPU M.Tech Food Technology Scholarship
LPU M.Tech Food Technology Reservation Criteria
LPU M.Tech Food Technology Placement
LPU M.Tech Food Technology FAQ

LPU M.Tech Food Technology Key Highlights

LPU is a popular university that offers UG, PG and Ph.D courses in different specializations.
M.Tech food technology is one of the most popular programs that teaches the students how a raw material is technically programmed for making specific food.
This program is offered in offline mode only and the duration of the program is of two years that have four semesters.
The institute offers INR 1,20,000 per semester for its M.Tech food technology program.
The exam fee of INR 3000 per semester is taken separately.
The program fee for international students of Srilanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh is same as in India but the students of other countries, except above mentioned, have to pay USD 2750 per semester.
LPU has been ranked 50 among the top 100 management institutes of India. It acquired an international rank of 22nd position among the top 30 colleges for its decent work and economic growth.

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LPU M.Tech Food Technology Course Fee

Fee varies from Rs. 48000/-to 120000/- Per Semester, For Details refer University Website (www.lpu.in).

LPU M.Tech Food Technology Eligibility Criteria

Food Technology is such a course that has global demand. So, an M.Tech degree in this specialization is definitely an excellent career choice. For the admission in this course students have to maintain certain criteria. These are mentioned below -

60% total marks in B.E. or B.Tech in Food Science and Technology or Dairy Technology or Agricultural and Food Engineering or Biotechnology is needed.
M.Sc pass in Food Science and Technology or Dairy Technology or Food and Nutrition can also apply.
LPUNEST or GATE is mandatory as an entrance exam.
5% relaxation is given to North - East states specially Sikkim/Defence Personnel and their dependents/ Wards of Kashmiri Migrants.
Selection Criteria is made on the basis of the merit of the qualifying exam.

LPU M.Tech Food Technology Admission Criteria

Entrance exam- LPU conducts LPUNEST for M.Tech admission in different specializations. The exam score is decided as selection criteria for M.Tech admission.

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How to Apply for LPU M.Tech Food Technology?

Application Process:

The students have to register their basic details on LPU ADMIT. Then, they will get mail with an email ID. They have to login with the ID to the admission portal. Then they have to deposit the test fee for the cost of the Application form and its copy of the LPUNEST kit. The fee for the soft copy is INR 1000 (Boys) and 500 (Girls). For print copy it is INR 1500 (Boys) and 1000 (Girls).

Documents Required:

After filling the application form they have to book the time slots to appear in the exam. When they submit the form, the following documents such as - recent photographs, 10th marksheet, qualifying exam certificate, address proof etc should be attached to the form as it is required at the time of admission.

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LPU M.Tech Food Technology Course Details

LPU M.Tech program consists of both theory and practical methods in each semester. Some of the informations about the course are given below -

Written exam of this course basically deals with both short and descriptive types of questions.
The exams (Practical and Written) are mainly of 3hours and the 4th semester's exam is only project based.
Minimum 40% marks is required in each individual subject in each semester. Students who pursue integrated M.Tech courses can avail the benefits of scholarships for five years.
The M.Tech course has a diverse syllabus that makes the students experts in their fields.
It is a Full time residential course with a duration of 2 years.
Attendance Requirements - 75% attendance in total and 65% in individual specializations is mandatory.
Elective Courses - Advances in Cereals and Pulses Technology, Advances in Dairy Engineering and Technology, Advances in Fruits and Vegetables Technology, Enzymes in Food Processing, Food Toxicology, Grain Storage Technology, Nutraceuticals and Health foods, Product Design and Development, Technology of meat and fish processing.

M.Tech Course Specializations

LPU offers around 16 specializations in M.Tech courses. Some of these are - Automobile Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Security and Cyber Forensics, Food Technology etc.

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LPU M.Tech Food Technology Syllabus

M.Tech Food Technology has forty units. So, most probably it is supposed to be divided into 10 units for each semester. It is tabulated below -

Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4
Introduction to Food Science. Food Deterioration and its control. Thermal Processing. Drying Physical Chemistry of foods. Low temperature Preservation. Waste Disposal and Sanitation. Scope and Development of Food Chemistry. Carbohydrates. Proteins in food.	Lipids in food. Minerals and vitamins in food. Overview of post harvest technology. Post harvest handling Operations. Separation and Drying. Parboiling Milling Materials Handling. Introduction to Fruits and Vegetable Processing. Commercial canning of fruits and vegetables.	Jam, jellies and marmalades. Fruit Beverages. Pickles, Chutneys, Sauces and Tomato Products. Drying of fruits and vegetables. Introduction to Food Engineering. Grinding and Mixing. Fluid flow in food processing. Refrigeration and freezing. Heat and mass transfer. Steam, Evaporation and Dehydration.	Meat Composition and Slaughtering. Meat Products and Tenderisation of Meat. Poultry and Egg Processing. Handling and Preservation of Poultry and Egg. Structure, Composition and Preservation of Fish. Wheat Rice Corn Pulses and oil seed. Food Safety and Regulation.

LPU M.Tech Food Technology Scholarship

LPUNEST Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 pass students will get 60%, 50%, 40% waiver of program fee respectively for each semester.

90% total in graduation or post graduation and 95% total in 12th result get INR 72000 per semester. They have to pay INR 48000 for each semester.
80-89.99% marks in graduation or post graduation and 90-94.99% marks in 12th is called category 2. They will get INR 60,000 per semester as scholarship fee.
70-79.99% marks holder in graduation or post graduation and 80- 89% marks in 12th is under category 3 section and will be provided with INR 48000 per semester as scholarship.

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LPU M.Tech Food Technology Reservation Criteria

There is 5% academic marks relaxation for North-East candidates/ Defence Personnel and Kashmiri Migrants.

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LPU M.Tech Food Technology Placements

In the midst of the pandemic, LPU has organized virtual modes of placement and internship offers.

The institute arranged over 1000 virtual placement events in the previous year.
Till now there are 7200 job offers and it is increasing. Around 62 companies offered a CTC of more than 10 LPA.
Amazon, Cognizant, Capgemini, Fortune, TCS, Bosch etc. are some top recruiters. Among them, Cognizant hired 3300 LPU students in recent years.

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LPU M.Tech Food Technology FAQs

Ques1. How many dissertations are there in LPU M.Tech Food Technology?

Ans- There is a pre-dissertation and three dissertations throughout the course. Pre-dissertation and dissertation1 is held in Autumn Term and Spring Term of the first year respectively. Dissertation2 and 3 are held in Autumn and Spring Term respectively in the second year.

Ques2 Are the elective courses of LPU M.Tech Food Technology taught in the first year?

Ans- Though the elective courses are mainly taught in second year, there are at least three elective courses which are also taught in the first year. LPU offers around 12 elective courses for M.Tech Food Technology.

Ques3. What are the outcomes of pre-dissertation in LPU?

Ans- Pre-dissertation on food technology gives the students an opportunity to survey for gathering preliminary information about the course. It is required for research. So, the students collect protocols which provide them to solve the problems and frame the objectives of the subject.

Ques4. How important is the subject Product Designing in Food Technology at LPU?

Ans- The course provides students about trends and structure, composition and quality evolution for a certain product. Processing Technology is the most important part for Product Development and designing of this product in a technical way increases the brand value of the product in the market.

Ques5. What is the importance of computer application in food technology in LPU?

Ans- Various hardwares and softwares are used to measure the correct proportion of different kinds of things in a certain food product. The computer has an important role in the process and quality optimization of food. So, computer applications provide the benefits of suitable information and latest models in the field of food industry.

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